Photo by Bob Oliver The student body at Bryant Middle School, approximately 800 students, line up in the shape of a heart on the front lawn of the school during the third annual anti-bullying celebration on Oct. 2. The event, which is unique to Bryant, is part of the Dearborn Public School's "Response to Bullying Program." By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools began the third year of its anti-bullying program by throwing a celebration highlighted by student performances and speeches by … [Read more...] about DPS begins third year of anti-bullying program
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Time for a story
Photo by James Mitchell Southgate Children's Librarian Donna Milton (left) reads to pre-schoolers Julian Wallent (second from left), Raphael Anasco, Brandon Kuderik, Jacob Ferdubinski, Mia Vitale, Landon Belcher and Logan Knapik for a trip on the high seas with a pirate-themed "Story Time" at Southgate Veterans Memorial Library, 14680 Dix-Toledo. The fall session is in full session, and stories, crafts and fun begin every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. No fee required but registration is requested. For information contact the library at … [Read more...] about Time for a story
Smoke on the Grill
Photo by Steve Wielkopolan Hundreds of supporters of the Dearborn Goodfellows and Dearborn Public Schools turned out for the annual Smoke on the Grill fundraiser Thursday at Ford Field Park. The event featured dinner, a raffle for prizes that included a high-efficiency furnace, and entartinment by the Henry Ford Community College Big Band. Proceeds from the Goodfellows’ event were shared with the DPS Parent Teacher Student Association. … [Read more...] about Smoke on the Grill
Eager readers
Photo by James Mitchell Kindergartner Lucas Remington takes some browsing tips from volunteer Laura Shay during the Grogan Elementary School annual book fair, "a cool place to discover hot books." For three days children browsed shelves, placed orders and were introduced to worlds of adventure and learning. Grogan Principal Rob Wolsek said the event — courtesy of the Parent Teacher Organization — began Tuesday with " a big rush of excitement" that continued through the week. … [Read more...] about Eager readers
Describing ‘Muslim Journeys’
Photo by Bob Oliver Emmy Peck (left) of the Asian & Islamic Art Forum describes the significance of the artwork inside the Detroit Institute of Arts and the history of some of the pieces during the "DIA Event for Muslim Journeys" at Caroline Kennedy Library on Sept. 19. The event was part of the National Endowment for the Humanities' "Bridging Cultures" program. The two Dearborn Heights libraries also received a Muslim Journeys bookshelf, a collection of 25 books and 4 DVDs from the NEH. … [Read more...] about Describing ‘Muslim Journeys’
Standing proud
Photo courtesy of Ilene Flanagan The Wyandotte Roosevelt High School Choice stood tall at center ice alongside a Reserve Officers Training Corps color guard from Lincoln Park High School to preform the national anthem prior to a charity hockey game Sept. 14. The contest at the Kennedy Ice Arena pitted the Downriver Warriors against the Downriver Heat — with rosters featuring local first-repsonders — and proceeds went to the Wounded Warriors Project. … [Read more...] about Standing proud
Memorial service for longtime elected official John Jay Hubbard Sept. 22
John Jay Hubbard Photo courtesy of the city of Dearborn John Jay Hubbard (fifth from left) is among the commissioners sworn in to the Dearborn Charter Commission in 2005. DEARBORN – The public is invited to a memorial service to remember former City Councilman, City Clerk and Charter Commissioner John Jay Hubbard at 1 p.m. Sunday in Studio A of the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. Hubbard died Sept. 11 in Dearborn. He was 78. He was the second youngest son of the late Dearborn Mayor … [Read more...] about Memorial service for longtime elected official John Jay Hubbard Sept. 22
Elderfest ‘Fun Walk’
Photo by Bob Oliver A group of seniors participate in the "Fun Walk" with Mayor John O'Reilly Jr. during the 2013 Autumn Elderfest Country Fair at Ford Field Park Friday. The walk also featured a police escort and brought participants back into the park in time for other activities, including a bocce ball tournament, a free lunch with music and an anniversary waltz. … [Read more...] about Elderfest ‘Fun Walk’
Council reconsiders shredder approval
Photo by Gabriel Goodwin State Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit, third from left) and Sierra Club member Ed McCardle (right) protest the GLE Scrap Metal’s proposal for the installation of an auto shredder unit Sept. 4 outside Melvindale City Hall. City council members approved the installation of the shredder on the property, 25434 Outer Drive, Aug. 21, but nullified that vote to consider the new information presented to them after the council meeting. By GABRIEL GOODWIN Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — The future of an auto … [Read more...] about Council reconsiders shredder approval
Dearborn students receive scholarships
DEF awards scholarships Photo courtesy Dearborn Education Foundation 2013 Metzler Scholarships recipients Moiead Charawi from Dearborn High (left), Marwa Harp from Fordson (second from left) and Jihad Baydoun from Edsel Ford High (second from right) join Doris Metzler (third from right) and representatives from the Dearborn Public Schools Education Foundation. The scholarship is annually awarded to graduating seniors who have written compelling essays on their community service experiences. DEARBORN — As a Ford Motor Company … [Read more...] about Dearborn students receive scholarships